Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat

Order Date: 23-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Appeal No.1374 of 2023 filed by Ranjana Dugar against ICICI Bank Ltd., heard before the Special Lok Adalat of the Supreme Court.
  • The matter pertained to a civil dispute for which the High Court had previously awarded a sum to the petitioner; the parties later negotiated a settlement.
  • Counsel for the petitioner: Mr. Rakesh Kumar, Advocate-on-Record; counsel for the respondent: Mr. Anand Shankar Jha, Advocate-on-Record.
  • The bench comprised Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Manmohan.

Final Outcome

  • ICICI Bank Ltd. agreed to pay a lump‑sum amount of Rs 3,00,000 (Three Lakhs) in addition to the amount awarded by the High Court.
  • The payment is to be made within two weeks from the date of the order.
  • The petitioner’s counsel must provide bank account details to the respondent’s counsel within one week.
  • The appeal is disposed of on the basis of the settlement.
  • Any court fee paid, if applicable, shall be refunded as per the Rules.

Topics: Banking Settlement, Legal Dispute